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Perched on a limestone ridge between the River Thames and the White Horse Hills, Faringdon is a historic market town that still feels anchored by its agricultural roots. It sits roughly eighteen miles southwest of Oxford, serving as a quiet gateway to the Cotswolds while remaining firmly part of Oxfordshire (despite its historical ties to Berkshire). The town is physically defined by its distinctively dyed ironstone buildings and the iconic Faringdon Folly - a 100-foot brick tower built in 1935, which remains the last major folly constructed in England. Locally, the town is known for its peculiar association with dyed pink pigeons, a tradition maintained by the Berners family at Faringdon House. While the central marketplace is compact, it hosts a range of independent trades and a weekly market that has run since the 13th century. It’s a practical location for those who need access to the A420 corridor, though life here tends to move at a slower pace, dictated more by the surrounding Vale of White Horse countryside than the nearby cities.